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- Page 1 Installation Manual Marine Diesel Genverter Piccolo 6 E n j o y G r e e n E n e r g y Adjustable Speed Marine Diesel Generator | 230 VAC 50 Hz/120 VAC 60 Hz whisperpower.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Piccolo 6 Marine Diesel Genverter Stage V certified / EPA / Tier 4 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 USE OF THIS MANUAL VALIDITY OF THIS MANUAL INSTALLATION PARTS INSTALLATION ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 GENERAL LOCATION PROTECTION AGAINST DIRT, SAND AND BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS SOUND AND VIBRATION REDUCTION 2.4.1... -
Page 4: Introduction
This manual is valid for the following models: ation the safety guidelines and measures (Chapter 2 of the user’s manual). Description 230 VAC | 50 Hz WARNING! Piccolo 6 Adjustable Kubota Z482-C T hegenverterincorporatespowerfulpermanent Piccolo 6 Ungrounded Kubota Z482-C magnets.Cardiacpatients,especiallythoseliving 120 VAC | 60 Hz withapacemaker,shouldbearthisinmind. Piccolo 6 Adjustable Kubota Z482-C Piccolo 6 Ungrounded Kubota Z482-C 2�2 LOCATION Refer to the user’s manual for identification of the genverter. For other models see our website: www.whisperpower.com. When looking for a proper place for a WhisperPower Piccolo-... -
Page 5: Protection Against Dirt, Sand And Bad Weather Conditions
Piccolo 6 Marine Diesel Genverter Stage V certified / EPA / Tier 4 All models can be serviced from one side. Oil filling can be done cannot be avoided, this should be at least be reinforced with on the service side and on the top. The top of the engine (rocker stiffening struts or ribbing. If possible, holes should be drilled cover) has to be accessible for adjustment of the valve clearance. or cut through the surface to help reduce the resonance. Cov- ering the surrounding walls and floors with a heavy coating Please also note that in spite of the automatic oil pressure switch plus foam will certainly improve the situation. the oil level must checked regularly. Never connect the base of the genverter directly to bulk- heads or tanks (Figure 1). 2�3 P ROTECTION AGAINST DIRT, SAND AND BAD 2�5 VENTILATION WEATHER CONDITIONS The genverter normally draws air from the engine room. An... -
Page 6: Connections
PROJECTION : THIRD ANGLE NEN ISO 2768-m UNITS : mm FORM AND PLACE TOLERANCES Material: NEN-ISO 1101 WELDING SYMBOL NEN EN 22553 TITLE: ROUGHNESS ACC. to NEN3634 Piccolo 6 - 2Cyl Compact NAME SIGNATURE DATE STATUS: DRAWN H.J.V. 5-1-2024 CHK'D DRAWING: ARTICLE NO. -
Page 7: Fuel Lift Pump
Piccolo 6 Marine Diesel Genverter Stage V certified / EPA / Tier 4 Beforestartingyourgenverterforthefirsttime 2�7�2 Fuelliftpump followthefuelsystembleedingprocedureinthe user’smanual All models are fitted with an external fuel lift pump. therefore the tank can be installed at a lower level than the generating set (see Figure 7). The maximum suction height is 0,6 m. The pump 2�8 COOLING should be mounted close to the tank, in an angle or vertically to prevent air bubbles from blocking the system. 2�8�1 General For cooling a modern engine in a vessel, two methods are available: intercooling and keel cooling. Keel cooling is basical- ly a direct extension of the engine’s internal cooling system. Intercooling, on the other hand, is based on a raw water pump, heat exchanger and water-injected exhaust. Cooling liquid in the internal cooling system is cooled in a heat exchanger by outboard water (raw water or seawater). After the raw water is warmed up in the heat exchanger it is dumped overboard by injecting it in the exhaust. 2�8�2 Theinternalcoolingsystem Fig.5: Fuel line assemblies with pump mounted vertically or... -
Page 8: Keel Cooling
2�8�3 Keelcooling Keel cooling involves circulating the hot coolant through a space in the keel, through a double walled skin of the boat, through a box cooler, using a big tank or any other external cooler. Keel cooling systems are extensively described in a separate manual (art. no. 40200251). For these particular genverters, only a single external cooler is needed. WRONG! 2�8�4 Intercooling When applying intercooling the genverter should have its own raw water inlet and should not be connected to any other engine systems. A properly installed cooling system is critical to keep engine temperatures within an acceptable range. Ensure that the installation complies with the following installation instructions. 2�8�4�1 Rawwatersupply Fig.7: Installing the water intake For raw water supply the following installation materials are On motorboats and on sailing boats the water scoop for a gen- required: erating set should be fitted with the opening faced backwards to prevent water being forced in during sailing. • skin fitting • sea cock 2�8�4�3 Waterstrainer • water strainer • hoses and clamps Use an appropriate water strainer with connections of well In order to keep the suction resistance in the line at a minimum, accessible position, 5 cm above the waterline (see water inlet kit... -
Page 9: Wet Exhaust System
Piccolo 6 Marine Diesel Genverter Stage V certified / EPA / Tier 4 Fast motorboats will lay deeper when sailing at large speed inside the exhaust does not exceed 0,07 bar (1psi – 70 cm water (non- planing) and have additional pressure on the water inlet. column) and total length from the generator to the top of the This should be avoided to prevent water from entering into the goose neck or water/separator does not exceed 3 m (10 ft.). engine. The exhaust hose descends from the capsule to the water lock. Iftheairventisclogged,thewaterhoseswillnot beventedwhenthegeneratingsethasstopped Then the hose rises via the “goose neck” to the through-hull andwatercanbeforcedintotheengine.This exhaust outlet, situated minimum 50 mm above the water line leadstoimmediateengineproblemsandpossibly (Figure 10, ref 5). The “goose neck” must be vertical and situated severedamage! preferable along the ship’s keel centre line. If the generating set is mounted less than 600 mm (24”) above the waterline, a “goose DAMAGECAUSEDBYTHEINGRESSOFWATERINTHEENGINEIS neck” must be installed to prevent the engine from overflowing. NOTCOVEREDBYGUARANTEE. It is recommended to install an extra muffler (Figure 10, ref 2) close to the through-hull fitting. The siphon breaker that is delivered with the Whisper Power siphon breaker installation kit does not require a connection for a Becauseofthesmallgasflowofthesmallengine, hose to drain the little water that could be spilled from the valve. - Page 10 along the shortest possible path to the through-hull outlet. Only However, water traps should be avoided as the fumes still contain after the exhaust/water separator the exhaust hose may have a water and this should not accumulate in bends (see Figure 13). length of over 7,5 m (Figure 12). An additional outlet exhaust muffler close to the hull outlet will help further to reduce noise emission (Figure 10, ref 2). Fig.11: Super silent exhaust system Fig.12: Install the water lock close to the generator (Hoses Piccolo 18 ø50mm)
- Page 11 Piccolo 6 Marine Diesel Genverter Stage V certified / EPA / Tier 4 When Installing the skin passage for the exhaust gas take care that the exhaust gas flow does not touch the water surface. This can cause a lot of noise. (see Figure 14) Donotaimtheexhaustgasflowdirectlyatthe watersurface. Fig.13: Water trap in exhaust system WRONG! Fig.14: Outlet direction 1 Water level 5 Air vent (Siphon breaker); 2 Water/exhaust separator 6 Water strainer;...
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Page 12: Electrical Installation
3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3�2 OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS AND WARNINGS 3�1 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM The battery should be secured for rough sea conditions and the terminals should be insulated. For extra safety the battery can 3�1�1 General be enclosed in a wooden, plastic, fiberglass etc. (non metal) box. Even when the earth return system is applied a negative battery Engine control (standard 12V) is incorporated in the PMG Power cable should be used and the vessel should not to be used as a Module for Genverter. Use the PMG or a separate DDC box to conductor. operate the generator The battery cables are supplied in a standard length of 1.5 m. If longer cables are required a larger cross sectional area should be 3�1�2 StarterBattery considered to compensate for voltage reduction. For starting, the genverter requires a 12V starter battery of 80 Whentwobatteriesareusedinseriestoprovidea 24Voltsupplysystem,nevertakeoff12Volt (starting)powerfromoneofthesebatteries.This The genverter can be connected to the main engine battery or willresultinseveredamagetobothbatteries have its own battery. We strongly recommend the use of a sepa- withinashorttimer rate battery for the genverter and keeping the wiring system for the main engine and the domestic DC supply system completely separate and individually connected to separate batteries. -
Page 13: Cable Protection (Fuses)
Piccolo 6 Marine Diesel Genverter Stage V certified / EPA / Tier 4 It is absolutely essential that each and every circuit in the electri- Whisper Power recommends the installation of a Systemswitch cal system be properly installed by a qualified electrician. as the power source selector. This works automatically when the generating set is not running the input remains in the land line 3�4 CABLEPROTECTION(FUSES) position and as soon as the generating set is running the Mass Systemswitch switches automatically after 10 seconds delay time It is the installer’s responsibility to protect the live wires between over to the generating set position. the genverter and the PMG/DC PowerCube. Check the electrical information on the identification plate in order to calculate the right fuse size. Inallsituationsthetransferswitchesbetweenland line,inverterandGenvertershouldswitchboth Please note that the above is in addition to any fuses required neutralandL1. between the PMG/DC PowerCube and the AC installation or batteries, as applicable. 3�5 GROUNDING The AC alternator windings are not grounded. The housing of the alternator and all other metal parts are grounded. The electric installation in the vessel needs to be protected against insulation failures. Methods of protection are subject to rules that may differ depending on the use of the vessel and local standards. Experts in this field should be consulted. -
Page 14: Installation Summary
4 INSTALLATION SUMMARY I f the genverter is installed with a WP-PMG, check the de- lay of 5 to 10 seconds in the power source selector transfer. 4�1 GENERAL Check voltage under ‘no load’ conditions. M ount the genverter directly, without additional vibration dampers, on a solid surface. Check if the genverter can bring the full load. Connect cooling system. C heck if the battery charger of the genverter is working (max. 14.5 V). Connect exhaust system. Close the sound shield and check the noise level. Connect ‘fuel supply line’ to the water separator/ fuel filter. S top the genverter and check the engine again for leakages Connect ‘fuel return line’ to the fuel tank. of oil, fuel or coolant and check the oil level again. Connect remote panel (just plug in). 4�3 TECHNICAL DATA Connect the AC cables to the PMG/DC PowerCube. C onnect the battery cables to the 12V starter battery Refer to the User’s Manual for an overview of general technical positive and negative terminals. specifications. Install a WhisperPower battery charger (optional). 4�2 COMMISSIONINGTABLE 4�4 SPECIFICATION OF THE ACCESSORIES Check if the air inlet is sufficient. -
Page 15: Installation Materials
Piccolo 6 Marine Diesel Genverter Stage V certified / EPA / Tier 4 4�5 INSTALLATION MATERIALS WATER INLET KIT Number Quantity Articleno Description Dimensions 50230052 Intake strainer Assy ¾” Lever operated ball 50230042 ¾” valve ff 50221004 Hose Connector M ¾” × 20 mm Hose Clamp Stainless 50221503 19-29 mm Steel 30mm... - Page 16 WATERSEPARATORANDWETEXHAUSTKITS(40mm) According to ABYC recommendations all hose connections should be made using double clamps. Maximum torque for hose clamps: 6.0Nm Articleno Description Dimensions Number Quantity 50230038 Brass through hull fitting hose connection 1 1-4 x 40 50220033 Marine exhaust hose 40 mm (1 5-8 inch) 50220033 Marine exhaust hose 40 mm (1 5-8 inch) 50220033 Marine exhaust hose...
- Page 17 Piccolo 6 Marine Diesel Genverter Stage V certified / EPA / Tier 4 FUEL KIT Number Quantity Articleno Description Dimensions 50230091 Filter head for fuel strainer/water M14x1.5 mm separator 50221618 Parallel male coupling M14 - 8 mm 50221619 Parallel male coupling M14 - 10 mm 50221620 Hose connection, outer cone M16 × 1.5 mm, 8 mm...
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Page 18: Diagrams & Drawings
5 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS 5�1 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Fig.16: Layout of Piccolo 6 genverter system... -
Page 19: Mechanical Drawings
Piccolo 6 Marine Diesel Genverter Stage V certified / EPA / Tier 4 5�2 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS Fig.17:Piccolo 6 dimensions... - Page 20 E n j o y G r e e n E n e r g y WhisperPower BV Kelvinlaan 82, 9207 JB Drachten The Netherlands www.whisperpower.com sales@whisperpower.com...
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